Taft Elementary School

www.mpsaz.org/taft

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Taft Elementary School, located at 9800 E. Quarterline Rd. in Mesa, Arizona, is a public school operating under the Mesa Public Schools district. As part of one of Arizona’s largest school districts, Taft Elementary is committed to providing a foundational education that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. The school serves the local community by fostering a supportive learning environment designed to help young students build the necessary skills for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by Mesa Public Schools. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as mathematics, reading, and science—alongside extracurricular opportunities, Taft Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide programs by visiting their official website at http://www.mpsaz.org/taft.

491

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taft Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	316
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
316 (64.4%)
White
136 (27.7%)
Two or More
18 (3.7%)
Black
15 (3.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-9100
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/taft
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 57